US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records 7-73407-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
73407-1-A FDS-1 1-1 ︡ ︶﹀ RSC (Logo)Side A, etched / (RSC Logo) stamped
73407-1-B FDS-1 1-1 ︡ ︶﹀ RSC (Logo)Side B, etched / (RSC Logo) stamped
Dirty Rotten ImbecilesThrash Zone
Vinyl pressings
Thrash Zone
by Dirty Rotten Imbeciles · 1989
14 pressings4 countriesThrashHardcorePunkCrossover thrash
Thrash Zone was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Thrash Zone
3 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Roadracer Records RO 9429 1
- Format
- LP, Album · No Panther Logo
- Runout / matrix
08 25194 20 1A1 9429-1Runout side A, stamped
08 25194 20 1B1 9429-1Runout side B, stamped
08-025194-20-1Label side A, printed
08-025194-20-2Label side B, printed
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Roadracer Records RO 9429 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
08 25194 20 1A1 9429-1Runout Side A
08 25194 20 1B1 9429-1Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Roadracer Records RO 9429 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Roadracer Records RO 9429 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Metal Blade Records 7-73407-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25176-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25176-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-25176-1LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2021 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-25176-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Germany | Metal Blade Records 3984-25176-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25176-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25176-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25176-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25176-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Brazil | Fuzz On Discos FUZ-022LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2026 | Europe | Back On Black BOBV1189PDLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Thrashard3:18
- A2Beneath The Wheel5:34
- A3Enemy Within2:43
- A4Strategy4:16
- A5Labeled Uncurable3:08
- A6Gun Control4:52
- B1Kill The Words5:14
- B2Drown You Out2:27
- B3The Trade4:28
- B4Standing In Line1:31
- B5Give A Hoot4:04
- B6Worker Bee0:53
- B7Abduction4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thrash Zone are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Thrash Zone are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 2026.
When was Thrash Zone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Europe. One of them is Metal Blade Records 7-73407-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Thrash Zone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-73407-1, RO 9429 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 73407-1-A FDS-1 1-1 ︡ ︶﹀ RSC (Logo) and 73407-1-B FDS-1 1-1 ︡ ︶﹀ RSC (Logo). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thrash Zone on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
